Back to projects
Lodges & Caravans For Sale
Professional

Lodges & Caravans For Sale

Affaq Ahmed · Full Stack Developer · DevCache · Web App / June 29, 2026

  • Next.js
  • React
  • Node.js
  • MongoDB
  • Stripe
  • Google Maps API
  • OTM
Live Demo

Overview

Lodges & Caravans For Sale is a UK-based SaaS marketplace for buying and selling holiday homes and caravans. It lets people buy directly from private owners across the UK — no agents, no cuts, no inflated prices — positioned as the UK's only marketplace dedicated to lodges and holiday caravans.

My Role & Contributions

I worked across the frontend and backend:

  • Map-based property search — find listings by location on an interactive map.
  • Property listing management — create and manage listings.
  • Chat-based inquiry system — buyers and owners connect directly in-platform.
  • OTM integration — integrated the third-party OTM feed.
  • Payment integration and UI implementation.

Key Features

  • Map search for properties by location.
  • Listings managed by private owners.
  • In-platform chat between buyers and sellers.
  • Payments via Stripe.
  • OTM integration for listings data.

Tech Stack & Architecture

  • Frontend: Next.js / React.
  • Backend: Node.js with MongoDB.
  • Payments: Stripe.
  • Location: Google Maps for map-based search.
  • Integration: OTM.

Challenges & Solutions

  • Map-based discovery — building responsive, location-driven search over the listings with Google Maps.
  • Third-party data — integrating the OTM feed so listings stay consistent.
  • Direct buyer–seller contact — a chat-based inquiry system that keeps conversations in-platform.

Timeline

October 2025 – Present · Ongoing

Links

Live at lodgesandcaravans.forsale.